Vibes, Slop, & Silicon Valley
The FAIK Files
Liar's Dividend and Ethical Concerns
Hosts discuss how realistic synthetic media erodes trust and the implications of easy deepfakes.
Welcome back to The FAIK Files!
In this week's episode:
- Microsoft introduces "Vibe Working" with "Agent Mode" and "Office Agent" in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- We explore the hype and backlash surrounding AI video, including the saga of Tilly Norwood.
- Meta launches "Vibes," a new feed featuring AI-generated short-form videos, while OpenAI drops Sora 2.
- More chatbot woes are reported, alongside a fun exploit allowing takeover of Unitree Robots.
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*** NOTES AND REFERENCES ***
Microsoft Introduces “Vibe Working”:
- Article (The Verge): https://www.theverge.com/news/787076/microsoft-office-agent-mode-office-agent-anthropic-models?utm_content=buffer5e866&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=verge_social
- Microsoft’s Release: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/09/29/vibe-working-introducing-agent-mode-and-office-agent-in-microsoft-365-copilot/
AI video: Hype, backlash, and more:
- The saga of Tilly Norwood: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/tilly-norwood-fully-ai-actor-blasted-actors-union-sag-aftra-devaluing-rcna234685
- Access Hollywood Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTKlTFxX2XU
- Global News Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II6Hqivj460
- Tilly Norwood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tillynorwood/reels/
- Particle6: https://www.particle6.com/
OnlySlop! Meta’s new “Vibes” feed with minimal human input:
- OpenAI Sora 2: https://openai.com/index/sora-2/
- Tech Crunch on Meta’s Vibes: https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/meta-launches-vibes-a-short-form-video-feed-of-ai-slop
- From Meta on Vibes: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/introducing-vibes-ai-videos/
- Check out Meta Vibes yourself: https://www.meta.ai/vibes
More Chatbot Woes:
- Wired Article: https://www.wired.com/story/chatbots-play-with-emotions-to-avoid-saying-goodbye
- Reddit Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/1nw2100/an_ai_company_just_spent_1_million_on_print/
- Exploit Allows for Takeover of Fleets of Unitree Robots: https://spectrum-ieee-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/spectrum.ieee.org/amp/unitree-robot-exploit-2674029717
*** THE BOILERPLATE ***
About The FAIK Files:
The FAIK Files is an offshoot project from Perry Carpenter's most recent book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions.
- Get the Book: FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions (Amazon Associates link)
- Check out the website for more info: https://thisbookisfaik.com
Check out Perry & Mason's other show, the Digital Folklore Podcast:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-folklore/id1657374458
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v1BelkrbSRSkHEP4cYffj?si=u4XTTY4pR4qEqh5zMNSVQA
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- Perry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrycarpenter
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Connect with Mason:
- Mason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-amadeus-a853a7242/
- Mason on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wickedinterest.ing
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